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Jennifer's POV

I screamed.

“What? Are you even serious? Why didn’t you tell me this before? At least I would have worn  some proper dress.” I said to him worriedly.

“Don’t worry. I want them to see you, not the dress you wear. They already like you. Just chill.” He assured me.

“Whatever you say. God help me.” I said to the heavens.

He parked and I got down from the car. I was nervous to the core. But one look from his mom and the insecurity I felt, vanished. She came outside to greet me.

“Hello, Mrs. Fernandez. Nice to meet you after a long time.” I said affectionately.

“Call me Lavina. I feel fine after I meeting you dear.” She hugged me. I was shocked by this gesture, but returned the same hug.

“Hello, Mr. Fernandez.” I said with a nod. But he gave a hand to shake. “You can call me Ronald, dear. Nice to meet you.” He said with a fatherly affection.

They all led me inside. It was beautiful. I was mesmerized by the interior. I was gawking at the mansion.

“Why didn’t you warn me that we are having lunch at your parents’ house?” I said in a low and irritated tone.

“That’s the surprise, Jenny.” He teased me. I stamped on his leg.

“Ouch! What was that for?” he asked in pain.

“Surprise!” I mocked and mimicked him and went to sit in the living room. He chuckled and shook his head.

“What are you doing, dear? Tell me about your family.” His dad asked me.

“I am working in McKenzie industries. My father, Wayne Paul is working as an accountant in a private company. My mom, Alvina Paul works as a manager in a nearby hotel. Brother, Raven runs a business firm in New York; Paul Associates.” I finished.

“I think I know Raven Paul. Fine champ. Our company has a deal with them. It works so well.” Ronald said.
I nodded.

“Okay, let’s have lunch. After that, Stephen will take you on a tour of this house.” Lavina said. Everyone nodded and sat in the dining room.

During lunch ,we had a wonderful conversation. It wasn’t awkward; not even a bit. They accepted me.

“Dear, tomorrow we are hosting a celebration  party. We would be glad if you join us too; so that we can also say who saved our son. I will send an invitation to your parents as well. They can also join us. I really want to meet your parents to thank them for bringing up such a kind girl.” Lavina said affectionately. All I could do was nod.

“It would be my pleasure to be part of this party.” I said with a smile to which she too returned.

“Perfect. I will send them invitations and tickets.” She said happily.

“Don’t mind her dear. She is always like that.” He said with love towards his wife.

“Oh come on, darling. I know how you love me.” Lavina said to Ronald. It was adorable to watch the scene in front of me. I smiled at them both.

“For God’s sake, we have a guest. Dad, mom.” Raven said with a mischievous smile I’ve never seen before.

“Soon, You will get trapped too, my son.” His dad teased him. All I could do was stare at their family. They didn’t even show slight bit that they were rich. They talked like a normal family having lunch with a lively conversation. Food was exquisite and delicious.

“Food is delicious. It’s mouthwatering.” I said to them, enjoying the food.

“That’s mom’s magic hand, Jenny. She cooks very tasty food which makes us gain so much weight.” Stephen complimented his mom. I looked shocked. I always thought food would be cooked by some top chef.

“I can understand what you are thinking, Jenny. There is nothing better to make my man happy than to show how much I love him by spoiling him with me cooking his favorite dishes. That’s why I always cook.” Lavina said lovingly towards her husband. He gave her a smile which showed they are in love with each other. I just nodded and continued to eat.

“Even if it’s horrible I would eat it, love; because it was cooked by you.” Ronald said with a tease.

“Oh come on guys, seriously.” Stephen said, but I knew he loved his parents as much as they loved each other.

After lunch, Stephen showed his hand towards the path “Shall we?” and held my other hand. He gave me the tour of the beautiful mansion. Everything was perfect; beautiful chandelier in the hall, six bedrooms. Each room was designed uniquely. He showed me his room. Gray shades everywhere. I nodded. I didn’t want to go in there. It was a different feel to be in the room of a person who I had a crush on.

It was evening. We both were in the terrace. I watched the sun set with the thought of the person beside me. What a wonderful man he was. Beautiful loving parents. All these made me attracted to him even more. I felt a cold metal on my neck. It was the chain I had given him yesterday, but now it had a heart stone in the middle. I looked at him, surprised. What was this man doing to me?

“I told you to give it back to me when we meet today. What I meant was give it back the same way I gave it to you, not adding something to it.” I was shocked.

“I wore this shirt today to show you that I never forgot you in these past months. This shirt made me feel somehow close to you. You have the ability to make me feel light and make me feel like I am an ordinary person. Whenever I feel frustrated and stressed by my work, I wear this shirt. That bought me peace. It somehow made me think that you are close to me.” He finished looking at my eyes. I was only able to stare at him.

“I inserted the heart stone in that chain to tell that I will be the only man who can hold your heart, other than your dad and brother but no one else. You are mine.” He said that last part arrogantly. This made me feel so much loved. How blessed was I to meet him. My eyes was moistened with unshed tears. So I did the stupidest thing. I jumped on him making him lose his balance and hugged him tight. I kissed his cheeks again, but it shocked me to the core. So I pushed him away and distanced myself from him.

“Take me back to my apartment, please.” I begged him. My attraction for him terrified me. He too was shocked. So he nodded.

I said my goodbyes to his parents. They gave a hug and said that they couldn’t wait for tomorrow.

The whole ride back was torture for both of us. We didn’t talk much. We both knew if we open up, that will end in something else. I sighed when I saw my apartment. I got down quickly so that I can lock myself in my room. But that was not what happened. He was faster than me.
When I was about to close my door, he put his legs in between and came inside. He brought me close to his chest. ‘Can’t he understand that it’s hard for me to resist him?’ I looked at him, afraid.

“Let me tell you something, my love.” He said huskily. No one has called me like that before. I looked at him, shocked. “Though we guys don’t message or call, our thoughts will be wondering about your talks, the way your eyes sparkled and the way your lips moved when you said those things. Guys won’t be able to message and sweet talk. Rather, they want to show you when you are near them. For us, action speaks louder.” He finished by answering the question I had asked before.

“But when you feel sad and confused, we will be the first one to make you forget those worries and try hard to see that beautiful smile and sparkling eyes.” I was struggling against his chest. But his hold got tighter.

“Do you know why girls always forgive guys when they hurt us? It’s because though they hurt us, they can be the only one who can make us happy and no one else. She will also enjoy the pain given to her thinking it was given by ‘him’. That’s why girls always fall for their guys harder.” I finished my sentence. We both looked into each other’s eyes. Tension could be felt around us.

I only took two steps before he pulled me against him and crushed my body against his. My breasts against his strong muscular chest. I looked into his eyes; it was shining with so much desire. Desire for me.

“No, don’t!” I struggled against him. But he held me tighter against his chest.

“Say my name.”  He demanded.

“Mr. Fernandez.” I said nervously. ‘Why in the hell is he asking me his name? Did he forget his name too?’

“No. My name, Jennifer.” He said.

“Stephen Fernandez.” I said softly, looking at him. I felt him tighten his grip around me.

“Say it again.” He asked me softly.

“Steph-” He didn’t let me finish. He crashed his lips on mine.

It made me forget everything around me. Oh God! This man just stole my first kiss. I didn’t know what to do. He pulled back and looked at me.

“Kiss me back, Jenny.” He said to me very passionately.

I couldn’t move for a moment. I have never done anything like this. Before he could ask me again, I brought my lips to his and kissed him the way he kissed me. I tried to put my everything into that one kiss. I pulled him closer towards me. Showed how much I’ve missed him. We parted only to take a breath.

“I want you, Jennifer. I have never wanted a woman so much. I need to know you in every possible way. But only if you are ready.” He said, bright blue eyes turning dark with desire. Damn those eyes.

“Stephen, I can’t.” I said looking away. If I look at him, my eyes will reveal what my heart wanted.

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